National Weather ServiceTexasBlowing Dust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Blowing Dust Advisories in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 50 blowing dust advisories for Texas in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 18, 79% above the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. Eastern/Central El Paso County was covered most often (79 times since 2008).
How many blowing dust advisories does Texas get?
Every blowing dust advisory that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 18 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Texas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern/Central El Paso County | 79 | 38 | August 11, 2026 |
| Western El Paso County | 79 | 39 | August 11, 2026 |
| Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains | 66 | 33 | August 11, 2026 |
| Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties | 63 | 33 | August 11, 2026 |
| Salt Basin | 54 | 29 | April 26, 2026 |
| Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County | 49 | 25 | April 26, 2026 |
| Southern Hudspeth Highlands | 49 | 25 | April 26, 2026 |
| Hale | 31 | 7 | March 15, 2026 |
| Loving | 31 | 17 | March 27, 2026 |
| Lubbock | 30 | 7 | March 15, 2026 |
| Floyd | 29 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
| Crosby | 28 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a blowing dust advisory?
A blowing dust advisory means blowing dust will reduce visibility and make driving hazardous, below warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.